Family Laws

Philippine Family Laws & Social Issues

Select a topic to learn about its legal basis, your rights and responsibilities, and the remedies available.

Philippine Annulment

Learn about the legal grounds for annulment under Article 45 of the Family Code, the process of filing a petition, and the difference between annulment and declaration of absolute nullity.

Philippine Legal Separation

Understand how married couples may legally live separately without ending their marriage, including the grounds, property consequences, and effects on children.

Philippine Child Support

Discover the legal obligation of parents to provide food, shelter, clothing, education, medical care, and other necessities for their children.

Philippine VAWC

Understand Republic Act No. 9262, the different forms of abuse, available protection orders, and the legal rights of women and children.

Philippine Teenage Pregnancy

Explore the laws and policies protecting pregnant teenagers, including their rights to healthcare, education, protection, and support.

Philippine Family Planning

Learn about reproductive health, responsible parenthood, family planning methods, and Republic Act No. 10354.

Philippine Property Relations

Understand the different property regimes between spouses, including Absolute Community of Property, Conjugal Partnership of Gains, and Complete Separation of Property.